Molding Supervisor - 2nd Shift | Lead & Optimize Molding

Dynomax Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match with company contribution

Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is seeking a Molding Supervisor for the 2nd shift to coordinate production and teamwork with the production coordinator, molding technicians, and operators. The role involves overseeing small-tonnage injection presses and advanced materials.

The candidate will lead a responsive team, monitor quality and output, assist with hiring, maintain records, and drive cost-saving improvements across the molding department.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Thermo Plastics and Thermo Set materials.
• Ability to read and interpret part/engineering drawings.
• Ability to use basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• Ability to delegate and assign work to appropriate personnel.
• Knowledge of company policy and employment laws.
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize workload to maximize production results.
• Complex problem solving and high-impact solution execution.
• Advanced judgment and decision making for cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to implement strategic initiatives assigned by GM.

Responsibilities

• Motivate employees to work together and accomplish tasks.
• Monitor department production, operations and quality to meet standards.
• Direct and coordinate work tasks of direct reports.
• Assist production as needed performing molding technician functions.
• Assist in hiring and/or terminating department staff in compliance with policies.
• Prepare and maintain personnel records and time sheets.
• Analyze production, maintenance and quality reports to resolve concerns.
• Prepare, review and monitor department reports.
• Develop and implement production, quality and cost-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Thermo plastics

Thermo set materials

Drawing interpretation

Inspection tools

Delegation

Prioritization

Problem solving

Decision making

Strategic initiatives

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscopes

Job description

Dynomax Inc. is seeking a Molding Supervisor for the 2nd shift to coordinate production and teamwork with the production coordinator, molding technicians, and operators. The role involves overseeing small-tonnage injection presses and advanced materials.

The candidate will lead a responsive team, monitor quality and output, assist with hiring, maintain records, and drive cost-saving improvements across the molding department.